Senior Quality Engineer

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer plans, devises, and implements Quality Assurance standards, instructions, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment for an assigned complex project or area. The role assures high quality levels and cost-effective compliance with contractual and Company requirements, provides technical support to inspection and test personnel, establishes project workmanship criteria, and develops and implements test techniques and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; STEM preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive quality engineering experience, with proven success in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement projects, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Advanced knowledge of quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or TQM; statistical analysis; and process improvement tools.
• Proficiency in quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and relevant industry regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with software tools for data analysis, reporting, and documentation, such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.
• Experience with test planning, inspection methods, and validation protocols.
• Excellent project management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of quality management principles and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technology, manufacturing, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish Quality Assurance programs and plans for an assigned project, product, or area in accordance with contract requirements and product specifications.
• Assure the technical soundness of engineering programs.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products or production equipment, including statistical process control applications.
• Design tests to demonstrate product compliance with contractual requirements for reliability and performance.
• Provide technical support to inspection and test personnel and establish project workmanship criteria.
• Conduct experiments and audits to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes.
• Evaluate experimental data, prepare reports and summaries, and recommend system revisions or modifications to maintain or improve product quality.
• Evaluate finished-product producibility and reliability to ensure established standards and regulations are met.
• Assist in determining equipment to maximize operational effectiveness and minimize cost.
• Analyze statistical data to evaluate trends, investigate failures to determine root causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze product specifications and manufacturing processes to specify the tests and test equipment needed.
• Identify and correct instrumentation malfunctions, redesign or modify complex test equipment, and apply engineering technology to solve problems.
• Develop test techniques and methods for company products or components based on product specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze engineering orders for their effects on test procedures.
• Oversee qualification and periodic testing requirements, initiate required customer reports, and lead corrective-action efforts for failures or defects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior